Needing a draw for a Grandmaster Norm, Ramnath Bhuvanesh, got just that, in the nick of the time. For, the second board Trompovsky game went to the wire, when both the players were down to last three minutes. But, Ramnath held his nerve pushing Swapnil to repeat the moves, splitting the point after 33 moves. Ramnath adds this second GM Norm to the first one he achieved in Abu Dhabi last year.

The crucial final round deciding the top prizes is scheduled for 10am tomorrow. Please find attached the invitation for the prize distribution function scheduled at 4 PM tomorrow.